Diabetes Educator - Rich River Health Group

Family Doctor Pty Ltd; Echuca; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich River Health Group in Echuca, VIC is seeking a passionate Diabetes Educator to join our team as a Full-Time role. You will educate patients living with diabetes, develop management plans, and support ongoing care in collaboration with GPs, nurses and allied health staff.

You will provide education to patients and families, assist with lifestyle modification strategies, and maintain thorough documentation as part of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Diabetes Educator accreditation and specialist registration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide diabetes education and support to patients and families.
• Develop and implement individualised diabetes management plans.
• Assist patients with lifestyle modification strategies and self-management.
• Coordinate patient care with GPs, nurses and allied health team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
• Support preventive health initiatives within the clinic.

Skills

Diabetes education

Communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Diabetes Educator accreditation

AHPRA registration

Job description

Family Doctor are looking for a passionate and motivated Full-Time Diabetes Educator to join our team at Rich River Health Group in Echuca, VIC.

About the Role

As a Diabetes Educator, you will play an integral role in supporting patients living with diabetes through education, management plans, and ongoing care. Working collaboratively with our General Practitioners, nurses, and allied health team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to help improve health outcomes and empower patients to better manage their condition.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing diabetes education and support to patients and their families
• Developing and implementing individualised management plans
• Assisting patients with lifestyle modification strategies and self-management techniques
• Working closely with GPs and the broader clinical team to coordinate patient care
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Supporting best practice diabetes management and preventative health initiatives within the clinic

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications and accreditation as a Diabetes Educator
• Current AHPRA registration or relevant professional registration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience in general practice or community health (preferred but not essential)